US 2 - Deer Road to Elk Chattaroy Road - Corridor Review

Status

WSDOT is conducting this study to identify potential low cost corridor improvements that will reduce collisions along the US 2 corridor. The study will develop affordable near-term concepts that improve roadway safety, including access and multimodal mobility. Ultimately, the study will provide a shared vision for how the corridor will develop to enhance business access, enhance transportation choices, and support the needs of the adjacent communities along the corridor segment.

What is Phase I?

The first phase will focus on affordable near-term safety improvements on US 2 from Deer Road to Day Mt. Spokane Road. Construction on this phase is planned for 2016 or 2017.

What is Phase II?

The second phase will also explore long–range practical opportunities to improve the Deer Road to Day-Mt. Spokane Road, some of which will involve partnerships with entities. Currently, funding is not available for design or construction of emerging solutions for this segment.

What will be evaluated during this study effort?This study will include the examination of:Collision history and potential solutionsAccess management along the corridorIntersection operation and control typesOpportunities to improve mobility for all usersCurrent operations and potential changes that could enhance operations

Who will participate in this study?

Roadway usersProperty ownersLocal community and interest group representativesFire, police, highway maintenance representativesTransportation planners (Spokane County and WSDOT)Traffic engineers (Spokane County and WSDOT)An initial meeting was held with a variety of stakeholders in February of 2014.

The End Result

The first phase will focus on affordable near-term safety improvements on US 2 from Deer Road to Day Mt. Spokane Road. We plan to begin construction on this phase in 2016 or 2017.

The second phase will explore long–range practical opportunities to improve the Deer Road to Elk-Chattaroy Road corridor, some of which may involve partnerships with other government entities. Currently, funding is not available for design or construction of emerging solutions for this segment.

Project Benefits
The first phase will construct the improvements determined by the study to be the most beneficial at reducing serious and fatal injuries on US 2 between SR 206 and Day-Mt. Spokane Road. The second phase will develop a corridor plan for the future. Nothing will be constructed unless additional funding becomes available.

What is the project timeline?
The first phase construction is planned for 2016 or 2017. The corridor analysis is scheduled to be reviewed and approved by the summer of 2015.